Complete each sentence describing the functions of the digestive system using one of the choices provided.
The digestive process begins with the
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of food.
Starting in the mouth, the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food is referred to as
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.
Once foods are broken down into chemical monomers, the digestive system moves nutrients from the GI tract into the cells of the body via
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.
Indigestible residues along with some of the non-reabsorbed secretions of digestive organs, undergo
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where the fluids are removed and a remaining solid is created.
The final step requires
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, where the fecal matter resulting from compaction is excreted from the body.
Give a brief summary of this transcript, and What question would you have for Dr. Padilla or Dr. Perfecto if you could have a conversation with one of them? For example, what else would you like to know about the topic? Be sure to include a statement as to why you are asking this question.
Provide and discuss an example of how the findings of these researchers could be (or currently are) used in society.